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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,144.70, 1,497,217.05 and 366,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,144.70, 1,497,217.05 and 366,927.90 is: 550,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,144.70 : 1,497,217.05 = 366,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,144.70/1,497,217.05 = 366,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,144.70x = 1,497,217.05 × 366,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,144.70x = 549,370,708,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,370,708,000.70/998,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,391.85

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